https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Sunday February 14th marks one year since the first coronavirus death in Europe. Life in the countries has changed dramatically as our journalists across nine countries report. https://www.thelocal.es/20210213/how-european-countries-have-changed-after-a-year-of-coronavirus-crisis Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:58:43 +0100 how-european-countries-have-changed-after-a-year-of-coronavirus-crisis In a remote corner of northwestern Spain, a small town has set itself the ultimate weight loss challenge: by early 2020, its residents must shed 100,000 kilos (220,500 pounds). https://www.thelocal.es/20180927/spanish-town-naron-introduced-an-inspiring-weight-loss-challenge Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:18:18 +0200 spanish-town-naron-introduced-an-inspiring-weight-loss-challenge Being an expat new mother comes along with a whole host of new challenges and cultural conventions to get used to. Here are 10 things you should know. https://www.thelocal.es/20161202/the-perks-and-quirks-baby-spain Fri, 02 Dec 2016 13:24:57 +0100 the-perks-and-quirks-baby-spain Pupils at 169 schools across Spain’s Atlantic archipelago will be offered free fruit in a new initiative by the regional government to tackle the burgeoning obesity epidemic. https://www.thelocal.es/20160405/canary-island-schools-offer-kids-free-fruit-to-combat-obesity Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:19:55 +0200 canary-island-schools-offer-kids-free-fruit-to-combat-obesity Duty-free wine, low taxes on beer and spirits, and no statuatory closing time for bars make Spain the most libertarian in Europe when it comes to consuming alcohol. https://www.thelocal.es/20160331/lack-of-nanny-state-makes-spain-best-place-to-enjoy-drinking Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:42:06 +0200 lack-of-nanny-state-makes-spain-best-place-to-enjoy-drinking